FCC grants waiver to TREX to use restricted frequency to detect foreign debris on airport runways

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a final rule that grants a waiver to TREX Enterprises Corp., of San Diego, CA, to use the restricted 78-81 GHz band when it operates its “foreign object debris” (FOD) detection radar equipment at U.S. airports, where such debris can be hazardous to airplanes landing and taking off.

SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission
(Commission) amends its rules to permit the certification, licensing,
and use of foreign object debris (FOD) detection radar equipment in the
78-81 GHz band. The presence of FOD on airport runways, taxiways,
aprons, and ramps poses a significant threat to the safety of air
travel. FOD detection radar equipment will be authorized on a licensed
basis...(more)

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